Dual Station Interface User`s Manual - AV-iQ
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1. Station B FIGURE 5 External Switch Assembly Schematic Using Power Consuming Peripherals Model 97 draws its power from the PC keyboard mouse PS2 connectors If a station uses power hungry peripherals such as keyboards with barcode reader wands the PC may not be able to provide enough current to both the peripheral and Model 97 In this case the keyboard may lock up This is not an issue on Station B if it is extended using the optional RXP VKM The peripherals on this station draw their power from RXP VKM If you must use such peripherals and can t put them on an extended Station B you can special order the powered version of Model 97 by calling Hall Research Technologies 714 641 6607 Replace Model 97 P with 97 P PS and Model 97 S with 97 S PS o Dual Station Interface Symptom Possible Cause s Keyboard locks up 1 Check PS2 cable and connection 2 You are using a power consuming peripheral with a standard Model 97 see Using Power Consuming Peripherals above 3 You are using long cables see Extending Station B above 4 You are using RXP VKM but forgot to plug in its adapter No picture or poor 1 Check VGA cable and connection picture quality 2 You have enabled monitor blanking and the other station is in use Set DIP switch 1 to the up position see figure 1 item A 3 You are using long cables see Extending Station B above Only one station can You are manually selecting one station using an e2. part Description Do not usePS2 to Serial adapters for the mouse as this will cause R Model 97 S to malfunction The model 97 S can be used to connect two Touch Screen stations to 1 PC Dual Station Interface Mouse Input Keyboard Input Video Card Computer en ns tote ie ta tH Station A Station B FIGURE 3 Normal Installation 1 Use the provided VGA cable to connect the VIDEO connector on the computer side of Model 97 to the video card on the PC 2 Use the provided PS2 cable to connect the KBRD connector on computer side of Model 97 to the keyboard connector on the PC 3 If you have Model 97 P use the other provided PS2 cable to connect the MOUSE connector on the computer side of Model 97 P to the mouse connector on the PC 4 If you have Model 97 S use the provided serial cable to connect the MOUSE connector on the computer side of Model 97 S to the serial port connector on the PC ee Model 97 5 Connect the Station A VIDEO connector on Mode 97 to station A s monitor you can use an extension cable here if you wish Connect the Station A KBRD connector on Model 97 to station A s keyboard you can use an extension cable here if you wish but keep in mind that if the extension is longer than 50 feet you may need additional equipment Connect the Station A MOUSE connector on Model 97 P or S to station A
3. section on External Control Cables other than the standard length can be special ordered from Hall R Research Technologies Dual Station Interface After installation and setup is complete both LEDs on Model 97 are off Model 97 automatically detects activity on a station switches to it and turns on that station s LED The LED goes on only when a key is pressed or a mouse is clicked or moved Active Delay This first come first serve automatic switching between stations may become a nuisance if one station starts typing or moving their mouse while the other is already typing This may cause the Model 97 to switch from one station to the other and characters from both stations to be mixed To prevent this from happening Active Delay is enabled which makes Model 97 wait 5 seconds before switching between stations Alternatively if you are collaborating with the person at the other station it is a good idea to leave the delay off so that at any time either person can move the mouse or type Blanking Inactive Station Monitor Model 97 normally sends the PC s video output to both stations simultaneously To blank the screen on the inactive station s monitor put BLANKING DIP switch 1 in the ENABLE position See figure 1 item A If blanking is enabled only the currently active or last selected station has video and other monitor is off Extending Station B Model 97 allows Station B to extend beyond 50 feet and up
4. to 300 feet Hall Research Technologies optional RXP VKM receiver is placed between Model 97 and Station B see Remote Station Setup above To extend Station B on Model 97 P only a VGA cable is used to connect it to the RXP VKM unit This cable will carry the signal for the monitor as well as the keyboard and mouse this cable need to be purchased from HRT If Station B is being set up remotely on Model 97 S the VGA cable above carries the signal for the monitor and the keyboard but the mouse has to be extended using an additional male to female DB 9 serial cable which is available from Hall Research Technologies see Accessories above OO M Model 97 Using Long Cables If a station is over 50 feet away from the PC DIP switches 2 4 See figure 1 item A should be set to the down position ENABLE This will compensate for the loss in the video signal and improve the picture The LONG CABLE DIP switches should be enabled even if an RXP VKM R receiver is used to extend Station B Manual Switching Model 97 can be made to activate one station and lock out the other This requires an optional external control switch assembly which plugs into the EXTERNAL CONTROL jack on Model 97 This assembly can be special ordered from Hall Research Technologies or can be made from a 1mini stereo 8 in 3 5 mm plug and a SPDT center off switch as shown below Station A Tip Stereo Mini Plug Auto OFF f Ring Ring
5. to manually select between stations e Can be used to connect two Touch Screen stations to 1 PC e No software or power required Model 97 Model 97 P Q User s Manual L Model 97 P Q 6 ft Male to Male VGA multicoaxial Cable L Two 6 ft Male to Male PS2 Mini DIN 6 cable e Some Model 97 P units are shipped with zipped cables the video and PS2 cables are molded together to form one piece with two PS2 and one VGA connectors on each end Model 97 S Ooooo User s Manual Model 97 S 6 ft Male to Male VGA multicoaxial Cable 6 ft Male to Male PS2 Mini DIN 6 cable keyboard 6ft Male to Female DB 9 serial cable mouse 97 P Part Description E G 3 La H I J K L M N Oo FIGURE 1 Model 97 P part Description A DIP Switches 1 Station A Keyboard In B PC Video J Station A Mouse In A PC Keyboard K Station A Activity LED D PC Mouse L Station B Activity LED E Activity Delay Switch M Station B Mouse In F External Control Switch In N Station B Keyboard In G DC In Not Used O Station B VGA output H Station A VGA output 97 S Part Description Model 97 S has almost the same parts as Model 97 P with one exception that applies to the computer and the two stations the mouse connectors are DB 9 serial The mouse connector on the COMPUTER side is female while those on the STATION side of the unit are male sa KOVALA NOLS US vee TSOON Se Dojounoes U010u0u01 4 Nk l TFF ra FIGURE 2 Model 97 S
6. 7 QT A E ME me S Ma Hall Research Technologies Inc Model 97 P and Model 97 S Dual Station Interface User s Manual CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S 800 959 6439 SUPPORT FREE technical support Call 714 641 6607 or fax 714 641 6698 INFORMATION Mail order Hall Research Technologies 3613 W MacArthur Blvd 612 Santa Ana CA 92704 Web site www hallresearch com E mail info hallresearch com Model 97 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Hall Research HRT and HRT are trademarks of Hall Research Technologies Inc Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been designed and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation
7. del RXP VKM Mouse Input Keyboard Input Video Card iW ae VE j Computer 1 Connect Station B s VIDEO to Long VGA Cable REMOTE IN on RXP VKM using a long VGA cable as __ supplied by Hall Research LS gt 7 RXP VKM 2 Connect station B s Eee ey oO 0 peripherals to the other side of RXP VKM as you Station A would to station B 3 Plug the RXP VKM adaptor into a working wall outlet and plug the other end into RXP VKM niin tnt tten sede n Er 34 Station B FIGURE 4 Remote Station Setup To extend station B on Model 97 S follow above steps to extend the monitor R and keyboard then extend the mouse using a male to female serial cable Model 97 The following are available from Hall Research Technologies for this product Please call 800 959 6439 or 714 641 6607 to order RXP VKM Receiver amp Cable Use this to extend Station B beyond 50 feet Use of this device also requires a long VGA cable Use with Model 97 S also requires a serial cable VGA Multicoaxial Cable Available in the following standard sizes 6 10 15 25 50 75 and 100 feet PS2 Mini DIN 6 Cable Available in the following standard sizes 6 10 15 25 50 75 and 100 feet DB 9 Serial Cable Available in the following standard sizes 6 10 15 25 50 75 and 100 feet External Control Switch Assembly This item can be special ordered from Hall Research Technologies see
8. n Female Type All AT and Windows 9x compatible keyboards Mode All modes supported by the operating system Mouse Connector Mini Din 6 pin Female Type Any PS2 mouse or pointing device including MS IntelliMouse NOTES lt Hall Research Technologies Inc Made in U S A Copyright 2002 Hall Research Technologies Inc All rights reserved 3613 W Mac Arthur Blvd Suite 612 Santa Ana CA 92704 Ph 714 641 6607 Fax 6698
9. odels support PS2 keyboards and VGA monitors at any resolution and refresh rate Model 97 P can work in tandem with the optional Model RXP VKM receiver to extend one station as far as 300 feet This is done using only one special cable to extend the keyboard mouse and the monitor Model 97 S can also be used with Model RXP VKM however a serial cable is needed to extend the mouse CPU Single Video Cable Remate Station Local Station Dual Station Interface Supported Systems and Peripherals e All IBM PC compatible systems and notebooks e Standard PS 2 and AT Keyboards Legacy AT keyboards may require connector adapters e Standard and wheel e g Microsoft Intellimouse mice e All RS 232 serial pointing devices including touch screens e All VGA compatible display devices Features e Auto sensing first come first serve switching between stations e Station LED indicates activity sensed at either station e Works with optional Model RXP VKM receiver to extend one station as far as 300 feet using only one VGA cable e 5 second activity delay to extend selection time of last active station This is used to keep a station s connection to the CPU after activity ceases and not relinquish control of CPU for 5 seconds after last activity keystroke or mouse movement e Monitor blank out Option DIP switch of non active station e Long cable video compensation DIP switch e Control Connector for optional external switch
10. of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at his her own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Dual Station Interface Introduction 4 sic ssh Matec Ric hitnata dh Guriaak oreo 4 General carrse a en edie live akin Aan 4 Supported Systems cccccccccccccesssssessceeececscessssssaeeeeeeeeees 4 Features 07 cs ececes figs RAR e dedeo Rees 4 Package Contents cccccccssssssseeccccceeeceesseeeeeeeees 5 Model 97 P Part Description 6 Model 97 S Part Description 7 Installation and Setup cccccccccccccccceeessseeeeeeeeees 8 Remote Station Setup sys ciead taseaateideas teens taken 10 PCCESBOVICS Gieieii tial ees Beloit es 11 OPEration rosarina aaa dec eee eee 12 Active Delay keirin eeren ae demir te cheese Eae a EES 12 Blanking Inactive Station Monitor ccccciiiuue 12 Extending Station B cccccciccicccccccccccicccccoseeeae 12 Manual Switching aaae e e teal asooesb
11. or return contact us to get a Return Authorization RA number Dual Station Interface Model 97 P and 97 S Dimensions LXWXH 6 9 X 3 5 X 13 in Video Max Resolution 1600 X 1200 Coupling DC Video Level 0 7 V p p Video Gain 1 double terminated Sync Separate Composite TTL Sync on green 0 3V Drive 0 to 50 ft on Station A 0 to 300 ft on Station B Switch selectable Keyboard Connector Mini Din 6 pin Female Type All AT and Windows 9x compatible keyboards Mode All modes supported by the operating system Communication Bi directional Mouse Model 97 P Connector Mini Din 6 pin Female Mouse Type Any PS2 mouse or pointing device Both pointing devices must be of same kind supported by same driver Use of Serial PS2 adapters not supported Mouse Model 97 S Connector D Sub 9 Pin male Mouse Type All serial pointing devices such as mice tablets touch screens etc Both pointing devices must be of same kind supported by same driver Use of Serial PS2 adapters not supported 7777777777 Model 97 External Control Connector 3 5 mm 1 8 in Stereo Jack Select A Connect Tip to Ground Select B Connect Ring to Ground Auto Leave Disconnected Timeout Delay Switch OFF 0 3 sec Switch ON 5 to 10 sec Model RXP VKM Dimensions LXWXH 4 8 X 2 7 X 1 3 in Video Connector HDD15 Female Coupling DC Video Level 0 7 V p p Video Gain 1 Keyboard _ Connector Mini Din 6 pi
12. s mouse or touch screen device R Do not usePS2 to Serial adapters for the mouse as this will cause Model 97 Sor P to malfunction Repeat steps 5 8 for station B If you have an external control switch see section on External Switching below connect it to the EXTERNAL CONTROL connector 10 Put the Activity Delay switch in the ON position to cause a 5 11 12 13 second delay between switching from one station to the next Or leave it in OFF position to have instantaneous switching between stations If you want the monitor on the inactive station to go blank while the other station is active slide DIP switch 1 see figure 1 item A to the ENABLE position down Only one monitor will be on at any given time with Blanking enabled If Station B is farther than 50 feet slide DIP switches 2 4 to the ENABLE position down to compensate for the video signal Turn the PC and station monitors on Connecting special peripherals that draw a lot of power e g a keyboard with a wand etc may cause Model 97 to lock up See the section called Using Power Consuming Peripherals below for more information R Hall Research Technologies offers all of the above cables in a variety of lengths See the Accessories below H Dual Station Interface Remote Station Setup Model 97 works properly with stations up to 50 feet away from the PC You can extend station B up to 300 feet by adding Mo
13. tees 13 Using Power Consuming Peripherals ceceeseeneees 13 Using Long Cables cccccccssccccececeesesssseceeceecesenensaees 13 Troubleshooting geste ce stirrer otseeaice deed tais 14 Technical Support cacen eS bes wanimeniin 15 Specifications iis Slee ei ee ache 16 Model 97 General Model 97 allows two keyboard mouse monitor stations to control one PC There is no need to manually switch between the stations Model 97 has a high resolution video splitter that displays your PC s screen simultaneously on both monitors and senses which station is active keyboard activity or mouse movement and switches your PC to it automatically on a first come first serve basis While one station is in use the other station s mouse and keyboard are locked out After activity ceases at the selected station the Model 97 starts scanning both stations for any activity either immediately or after a 5 second delay The delay is set via a switch on the unit The purpose for the delay is to prevent accidental or unintentional interruption by the unselected station A connector is provided for disabling the keyboard and mouse of either station permanently by means of an external switch This unit does not require software and since it draws its power from the PC it doesn t require any additional power supplies Model 97 comes in two different flavors 97 P which supports PS2 mice and 97 S which supports serial mice Both m
14. xternal be used control switch assembly that is either plugged into Model 97 or the options RXP VKM Garbage is typed on Two people on two stations are typing simultaneously Put the the screen Active Delay switch to the ON position to allow a 5 second delay between automatic switching between stations Mouse not working 1 Check PS2 cable and connection 2 RXP KVM is used with Model 97 P but it is not powered up 3 Mouse driver on PC does not support the mouse used Check DB 9 serial cable and connection for Model 97 S 5 Make sure both mice are of the same type For example you cannot use a wheel mouse on one station and a standard PS 2 mouse with no wheel on the other Model 97 If you believe that the Model 97 is malfunctioning do not attempt to repair the unit Contact Technical Support at 714 641 6607 Before you call us please make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including Nature and duration of the problem e Components involved in the problem that is what type of cable makes and models of computers and monitors etc Results of any testing you ve already done Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship the product Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e Before shipping the unit back to Hall Research Technologies for repair
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